Articles Tagged with ''IAQ''

Whether it’s through the use of UV light, whole-home IAQ solutions, or commercial-grade air-filtration equipment, the following case studies showcase ways contractors have solved IAQ problems at both the residential and commercial levels.

Manufacturers are addressing this demand head-on by creating and adapting products that are accessible to both contractors and consumers with an eye toward digital displays and functions that can be updated and expanded in the years to come.

Plasma Air International is showing its PlasmaSoft 2.0 IAQ Procedure Software, which calculates and compares contaminant levels for a particular space using both ASHRAE's Ventilation Rate Method (VRM) and the Indoor Air Quality Procedure (IAQP) providing for the reduction of outside air intake.

Aprilaire Wi-Fi Thermostats with SmartIAQ were designed with both HVAC contractors and their customers in mind. With SmartIAQ, homeowners can control all aspects of indoor air: temperature, humidity, air purity, and fresh air from a single, easy-to-use app.

The impact of failing internal fiberglass duct lining can lead to IAQ complaints from occupants that may be dismissed or not properly identified and corrected. This presentation will review two case studies that will show the impact of internal fiberglass duct lining on occupants and methods of cleaning and improving the ducts.

What causes poor IAQ? What are the negative effects? And most importantly, what can be done to achieve cleaner indoor air? This article will attempt to shed light on these questions so we can all breathe a little easier.

Wind turbines, subcooled glycol/water, geothermal wells, reuse of coil condensation water, and a central heat pump water heating system are among the innovative measures used in the five buildings receiving ASHRAE Technology Awards.

Those actually responsible for shaping the future of IAQ products have taken notice of the swelling public interest, and trends in the marketplace show products are becoming more interconnected and accessible to the average consumer.

There is quite a bit of confusion about the costs and benefits of IAQ improvement — even among building designers, engineers, managers, owners, and tenants — according to a survey by Drexel University researchers.

A new study finds that doubling the ventilation rate in typical office buildings can be reached at an estimated annual energy cost of between $14 and $40 per person, resulting in as much as a $6,500 equivalent in improved productivity per person per year.